PRAISE Bible Study Plan

Pray

• Thank God for His desire to commune with us.

• Ask God to help you as you study.

• Pray that you will hear His voice as you read His Word.

• Ask God to help you understand what He has to say.

• Ask God to show you how to apply scripture to your life.

Read

• Read the scriptures you have chosen for the day.

• Read the scriptures several times over the course of the week.

• Read the scriptures in two or three different versions.

Ask

• Jot down any questions you have about what you just read.

• Circle or mark any words that you don’t understand.

• Write down any other scriptures or Bible stories you think of as you read.

• Ask yourself two questions:

o  What did I learn about Jesus from this passage?

o What does this passage tell me about who I am MADE to be?

Investigate

• Read the corresponding lesson (if applicable).

• Review the questions you asked when you first read the scriptures. If you have discovered the answer to your question, write those down.

• If something you read reminded you of another Bible verse or story, look up that scripture passage and read it.

• Consult other resources such as commentaries, sermons, podcasts, etc. for further exploration.

Summarize

• Answer any questions in your lesson (if applicable).

• Write a short summary paragraph about what you have learned from your reading.

Engage

• Practice scripture memorization.

• Read the life example (if applicable).

• Find one way in which you can put what you’ve learned into practice and do it.